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Gudhjem Windmill () is located in the village of Gudhjem on the Danish island of Bornholm. With a sail span of , the Dutch mill is the largest windmill in Denmark. It served from 1893 to 1962 when it was taken out of commission."Gudhjem Mølle"
''Den Store Danske''. Retrieved 4 November 2012.


History

The mill was built by Matts Kullmann for his son Christian in 1893. The large cap was manufactured by
Frichs Frichs is a Danish company based in Horsens, founded in 1854 in Aarhus. Frichs today produce ship engines but started out in the 19th century producing a long range of farm and industry equipment, s ...
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Gudhjem Windmill Aerial
Gudhjem is a small town and fishing port on the northern coast of the Baltic island of Bornholm, Denmark. Its population is 736 (1 January 2024). Gudhjem is a popular venue for tourists who are attracted by its steep, picturesque streets, views and atmosphere.Gudhjem town portal
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History

Its history as a fishing village goes back many years. The former church, St Anne's Chapel, now a ruin, dates from around 1300. Its harbour was first built in the middle of the 19th century but was destroyed by a storm in 1872 a ...
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